Clarkvv (16760) reviewed Europa SchwarzPils from Vermont Pub & Brewery 20 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Draught pint at the brewpub on 3/12/06 with Muzzlehatch
Extremely dark mahogany/ebony colored body, which does settle out with some clarity, though not transparent, with deep maple-brown hues and a bit of chartreuse on the edges. Tan head is well-retained and of medium size, providing light lacing.
The nose gives off a light chocolate milk note, followed by anise, raisins and some moderately drying hay on the end. Very creamy, with only an oiliness up front, that is fully subsumed by the sweet, but not heavy malts.
The flavor starts out with a dash of anise and chocolate-honey and quickly a grapey, vinous roast enters the mix, really spoiling the delicate chocolate-honey thing it has going. However, it’s very short lived. Whatever the offender, the palate becomes accustomed to it even before the end of the first sip. Quickly, grainy barley, a fair amount of German hop spiciness and only a light and very dry coffee note round out the flavor. Further sips really delve in to the hop dryness, with a rugged, yet crisp flavor that mixes well with the delicate chocolate and honey. Light yeast is apparent on the end, adding a rewarding fresh element to the beer which really makes the fresh tasting hops shine. I first thought, "A dark pils? What the hell is that??" And though Barry said it was just their name for their schwarzbier, I don’t feel like this one was much like the schwarzbiers I’ve had. Very delicate, much more attenuated and less roast and heavy chocolate driven than most I’ve had. What it does remind me of, is my first experience with schwarzbier, the charming Kostrizer. Texture is lightly fluffy, without being thin, while no alcohol is apparent and carbonation is medium.
Clarkvv (16760) reviewed Ethan Alien Lager from Vermont Pub & Brewery 21 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6
On draught 3/5/05 at the pub. Better than pale, light orange/copper color with a small white head. Not much happening in the nose, perhaps some light metallic notes, a bit of grains and dry lager yeast. Touch of hops. Flavor is very unremarkable, but at the same time, it’s quite drinkable for a standard "please-the-swill-drinkers" light beer. No harsh carbonation, some lightly toasted grain notes and some hints of minerals and light chalk. Not any real character or personality, but at least it wasnt too watery.
Clarkvv (16760) reviewed Curacao Trippel from Vermont Pub & Brewery 21 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
On draught at the pub, 3/5/05. Thick, glucose-like golden-yellow colored beer, with a small white head and light lacing. Aroma of blood oranges, astringent lemon-peel and some spicy yeast. Flavor is much better than the aroma, or so I thought, with a big dose of belgian yeast up front, mixed with sweet, curacao liqueur, light candied peaches and finishing with a citrus and alcohol sharpness that really tells its strength. Warming, with a medium-full body, and a smooth, drinkable texture.
Clarkvv (16760) reviewed Smoked Porter from Vermont Pub & Brewery 21 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
On cask 3/5/05 with Barry at the pub. I was very excited to try a smoked beer on cask, never having had one before. Dark, milk chocolate brown pour with some dark tan hues swirling about. Completely opaque and very sediment rich. Good light tan head, creamy and fairly long-lasting. Aroma of lightly salty roast and dark chocolate. Some lactic notes as well. Not getting too much smoke in the nose yet. As I take a sip, the first thing I notice is a slightly watery body, with some dry roast and dark bitter coffee notes. I’m eased in to some smoked malt, with some sweet milk chocolate as well. As my palate gets used to the lighter than expected body, I come to enjoy the extreme drinkability of the beer. Lightly salty, wood smoke, hickory or what have you. Not thick bacon and fish or anything like that. Finishes rather watery and lightly sweet.
Lubiere (24605) reviewed Smoked Porter from Vermont Pub & Brewery 21 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Deep black porter with a thin moka head. Light peaty malt aroma and light chocolates. Dry chocolate with lactic notes and bitter finish. Didn’t detect much of the smoked notes remembered in the past, still a good porter.
Lubiere (24605) reviewed Forbidden Fruit from Vermont Pub & Brewery 21 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4
Cherry cool-aid coloured beer with no head. Synthetic alco-pop with cheery donuts aroma. Tart sweet berries in mouth with little acidic poitns , but not much else. Ho-hum fruit beer.
Lubiere (24605) reviewed Bombay Grab IPA from Vermont Pub & Brewery 21 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Hazy golden ale with a creamy white head, with nice lacings. Pungeant resinous hops in aroma. Chunks of citrus and grapefruits in mouth, with a good malt base. Rich bodied and pleasing.
Lubiere (24605) reviewed Dogbite Bitter from Vermont Pub & Brewery 21 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Hazy red amber ale with a light caramel aroma. Bitter sweet malts with roasted nuts in mouth. Lingering bitterness, not overwhelming. Medium bodied.
Lubiere (24605) reviewed Winter Silk Ale from Vermont Pub & Brewery 21 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5
Lightly hazy golden ale with some sweet malts in aroma. Sweet malts in mouth with notes of maple fudge. Lighter bodied.
Lubiere (24605) reviewed Ethan Alien Lager from Vermont Pub & Brewery 21 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5.5
Gold in colour with a thick white head. Faint on malt in aroma. Crisp malt in mouth with light hops in finish. Very decent lager.